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Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,714

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $16,376

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,098

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $14,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelArmadaForester
TrimLE2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,110 $29,895
Base Invoice $41,053 $27,992
Technology Package 2,900  
Floor mats 220  
Cargo net 30 48
Cargo tray 50  
Sunroof 1,000  
RWD 0  
Rugged Package   887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Class II trailer hitch   468
Technology Package 2,515  
Floor mats 167  
Cargo net 23 31
Cargo tray 45  
Sunroof 867  
RWD 0  
Rugged Package   608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Class II trailer hitch   351
Options (change) 4,200 3,044
Options (change) 3,617 2,331
Destination 780 775
Total Price $50,090 $33,714
Total Invoice $45,450 $31,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,816
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,937
Model Year20092012
ModelArmadaForester
TrimLE2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine317hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA5T4
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/60-20225/55-17
Total Price$50,090$33,714
Adjustments for Features-1,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,530$33,714
Total Invoice$45,450$31,098
Adjustments for Features-1,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,035$31,098

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Features Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
ModelArmadaForester
TrimLE2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SD Card slot$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Transmission temperature gauge$75 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Total Value of Features$8,205$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4150

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092012
ModelArmadaForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase123.2 in103.0 in
Length207.7 in179.5 in
Width79.3 in70.1 in
Height77.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight5,302 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity28.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room61.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room63.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		56.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		97.1 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Nissan Armada vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Nissan Armada LE

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power-folding third row seats400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested79048%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Total Requested24076%
Total Not Requested7524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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